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Governor wants to delay Accountability Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Governor Bentley announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce an executive amendment to HB658 that would postpone the tax credits from the Alabama Accountability Act. This bill contains proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act, legislation intended to provide greater flexibility to public schools. If his amendment passes, the … Continued
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May 16, 2013

Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Leads Nation in Quality Once Again

Staff Report From the office of Governor Robert Bentley Governor Bentley Working to Expand Access to Voluntary Program MONTGOMERY – A new study released Monday shows Alabama’s First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program continues to lead the nation in quality.  Alabama is one of only four states in the country to meet all 10 quality benchmarks … Continued
April 30, 2013
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Marsh Falls on Sword for Diamond Mike on Common Core

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Republican Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said that for the 2013 session, Common Core is “off the table.” This statement sent shockwaves through the Conservative wing of the Alabama Republican Party. The fight to repeal Common Core had reached the pinnacle of conservative politics with the RNC passing … Continued
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April 26, 2013

Governor Bentley Signs Scottsboro Boys Legislation

Staff Report SCOTTSBORO – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday held a ceremonial signing for Senate Bill 97, a measure that establishes a framework for posthumous pardons in the case of the Scottsboro Boys.  Governor Bentley also signed House Joint Resolution 20, which formally exonerates the Scottsboro Boys. “We cannot take back what happened.  But we … Continued
April 22, 2013

Pave Paradise? The Gulf State Plan

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gulf State Park is described as a place where, “white sun-kissed beaches, a surging surf, seagulls and seashells greet you.” If certain legislators and business interests have their way you will also be greeted by a valet, and doorman at a new 5-star, luxury hotel. Opponents of the plan … Continued
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April 1, 2013

Accountability Act: Price Ruling, Lobbyist, Racism and More

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Charles Price once again upheld the temporary restraining order prohibiting the transmission of the School Accountability Act to Governor Bentley. For the last two days, the leadership the GOP-controlled legislature has fought to vacate Price’s order. Wednesday, in the opinion issued by Price he … Continued
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March 7, 2013
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A Confederacy of Deceivers: No, the ends do not justify the means

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Editor’s Note: On Thursday night, after witnessing the melee on the Alabama Senate Floor, I sent out a personal twitter message. As a person who voted GOP in 2010, I felt it was a point of personal privilege to voice my disgust. Not over the bill per se—because I … Continued
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March 3, 2013

Melee Over Flexibility Act

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Conference Committee Audio Senate Audio MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley signed the 2013 Local School Flexibility Act late Thursday evening. The ceremony was rumored to have been being planned while the bill was still being debated on the House floor and before it came back to the Senate. HB84 regarding Local … Continued
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March 1, 2013